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EthinylestradiolProduct: EthinylestradiolDrug Name: Ethinylestradiol Packaging Type: Packets of 10 x 100mcg Tablets Prices:
There is NO requirement to forward a prescription when ordering. There is NO online consultation required. Use Ethinylestradiol is most frequently used as the estrogen component of combined oral contraceptives. Also used for the treatment of menopausal and post menopausal symptoms, especially the vasomotor effects. Ethinylestradiol is usually taken by mouth with food or milk either every day or on a cyclical basis: once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days; then the cycle is repeated. However, for treating cancer it usually is taken three times a day every day for at least 3 months. Dosage The usual dose is 50 mg once daily for 5 days, starting on the fifth day of the menstrual period. Women who do not have menstrual cycles can begin taking it on any convenient day. The dose may be increased gradually, up to a maximum of 250 mg a day. Clomiphene is usually prescribed for 3 to 4 menstrual cycles and is stopped if pregnancy is achieved during that time. Side effects Estrogen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach, stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, appetite and weight changes, glucose intolerance (increased blood sugar), brown or black skin patches, acne, swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention), increased blood pressure, bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods, changes in menstrual flow, painful or missed periods, breast tenderness, enlargement, or secretion, intolerance to contact lenses. Some side effects may be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: severe stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe mental depression, unusual bleeding, loss of appetite. Estrogen may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Precautions Before taking Ethinylestradiol tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen, aspirin, tartrazine (a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs), or any other medications; tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antibiotics or anti-infectives, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, phenytoin (Dilantin), primidone (Mysoline), rifampin, steroids (Decadron, Medrol, Prednisone), and vitamins; tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma; epilepsy (seizures); migraine headaches; history of depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or kidney disease; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); genital bleeding; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention (bloating) during the menstrual cycle. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking estrogen, call your doctor immediately. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking estrogen. Tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you wear contact lenses. |
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